Here you can browse the House of Commons Order of Business for Thursday 21 May 2009.

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Timings are indicative only.

House of Commons

Order of Business

At 10.30 am

Prayers

Afterwards

Notes:

indicates a question for oral answer.

[R] indicates that the Member has declared a relevant interest.

Questions for oral answer not reached receive a written answer

Supplementary questions will also be asked. Other Ministers may also answer.

Oral Questions to the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

1

MrJohnWhittingdale (Maldon & East Chelmsford): What recent discussions he has had on the availability of agricultural labour; and if he will make a statement.

(276574)

2

MrPeterBone (Wellingborough): What recent assessment he has made of progress in reforming the Common Agricultural Policy.

(276575)

3

RobertKey (Salisbury): What assessment he has made of the effect on animal health of zero-grazing.

(276576)

4

MrRogerWilliams (Brecon & Radnorshire): What recent progress has been made in his Department's review of the effect of the biodiversity duty provided for in the Natural
Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006.

(276578)

5

MrBarrySheerman (Huddersfield): What recent representations he has received on his Department's policy on common land in England.

(276579)

6

PaddyTipping (Sherwood): What recent discussions he has had with representatives of the farming sector on the future of the English pig industry.

(276580)

7

MrMichaelJack (Fylde): What recent steps his Department has taken to combat the spread of bovine tuberculosis; and if he will make a statement.

(276581)

8

MaryCreagh (Wakefield): If he will take steps to encourage people to produce their own fruit and vegetables.

(276582)

9

TonyBaldry (Banbury): What recent discussions he has had with the European Commission on country of origin food labelling.

(276584)

10

MrAndrewRobathan (Blaby): What recent progress has been made in discussions with the European Commission on proposed new rules on the labelling of food
with its country of origin.

(276585)

11

MrPhilipHollobone (Kettering): What recent assessment he has made of the likely effect of proposals for compulsory set-aside from September 2010 on existing
environmental stewardship schemes for farmers.

(276588)

12

NormanBaker (Lewes): What steps he is taking to deal with tuberculosis infection in cattle in East Sussex.

(276589)

13

SimonHughes (North Southwark & Bermondsey): What recent discussions he has had with Ministerial colleagues on the use of waste as a source of energy; and if he will make
a statement.

(276590)

14

MrHugoSwire (East Devon): What progress has been made on the establishment of the Marine Management Organisation; and if he will make a statement.

(276591)

15

SandraGidley (Romsey): What recent assessment he has made of the effect of the recession on the rural economy.

(276592)

16

MrDavidAmess (Southend West): What recent progress his Department has made in reducing risks to animal health.

(276593)

At 11.05 am

Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

The Members listed below have been selected by ballot to ask a Topical Question.

T1

DavidTaylor (North West Leicestershire): If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.

(276594)

T2

MrPeterBone (Wellingborough):

(276595)

T3

JohnBarrett (Edinburgh West):

(276596)

T4

AnnWinterton (Congleton):

(276597)

T5

MrBarrySheerman (Huddersfield):

(276598)

T6

MaryCreagh (Wakefield):

(276599)

T7

MrHugoSwire (East Devon):

(276600)

T8

AndrewRosindell (Romford):

(276601)

At 11.15 am

Oral Questions to the Solicitor General

1

MrAnthonySteen (Totnes): What assessment she has made of the effectiveness of the Crown Prosecution Service in bringing prosecutions in cases of alleged
human trafficking offences.

(276602)

2

HughBayley (City of York): What steps the Crown Prosecution Service is taking in co-operation with other agencies to improve support for victims and
witnesses in the court system.

(276603)

3

FionaMactaggart (Slough): What recent steps the Government has taken to increase the rate of conviction in rape cases.

(276604)

4

MrPeterBone (Wellingborough): What her most recent assessment is of the effectiveness of the Crown Prosecution Service in prosecuting cases of alleged human
trafficking.

(276605)

5

MaryCreagh (Wakefield): If she will make an estimate of the potential effect on the Law Officers' Departments' budgets of implementing the proposals
of the Cohabitation Bill [Lords].

(276607)

6

JulieMorgan (Cardiff North): What steps the Crown Prosecution Service is taking to increase rape conviction rates.

(276610)

7

MrPhilipHollobone (Kettering): What her most recent assessment is of the performance of the Crown Prosecution Service in prosecuting cases of assault against
police officers in (a) England and (b) Northamptonshire.

(276611)

At 11.30 am

Urgent Questions (if any)

Business Question to the Leader of the House

Ministerial Statements, including on Gurkhas

Main Business

†

indicates Government Business

†

1

ADJOURNMENT

[Until 6.00 pm]

The Prime Minister

That this House do now adjourn.

Proposed subject for debate: Matters to be considered before the forthcoming Adjournment.

Debate may continue until 6.00 pm.

At the end of the sitting:

2

ADJOURNMENT

Proposed subject: Take-up of council tax benefit (Mr Paul Burstow).

Debate may continue until 6.30 pm or for half an hour, whichever is later (Standing Order No. 9).